Tink Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Howdy All- I have been invited to visit members of the 101st Airborne Div in Khost Prov Afghanistan in connection with my setting up an Archery Club for the men of Forward Operating Base SALERNO. I hope to be able to take some bows and arrows for them to shoot. I have obtained permission from Scott to Post this BTW. Salerno Archery Club is composed of members of Task Force 57 Currahee, 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) in Khost Prov, Afghanistan. Their men come and go on missions & patrols. Several are archers but suffer from lack of equipment. I Hope to be able to raise enough bows & arrows so they can shoot and hold shoots during down time. We are having t Shirt, Caps & Decals made up and are selling memberships in the club for bowhunters in the USA. 100% of the $$$ raised is used for getting gear to them. I have about 15 bows to send them. One Mathews Switchback XT Bow was taken over by a club member. Right now its the only bow they have. Membership in the club is $20.00 year. You wil get a membership card & decal if you join. I don't have prices on cap or "T" Shirts as art work is with the artist right now. It costs about $40.00 to ship bow via APO US Mail. All APO mails automatic Air Mail so don't pay extra OK? Many people want to help the troops in combat but few know how or where to reach soldiers; this is a good way. If you have a shootable bow and it's sitting in the corner, gathering dust, why not donate it by sending it to the Salerno Archery Club? Wait until after Dec 25th to mail it as the mail system is jammed & slow. they need:paper target facesreleasesBows set upArrows : alum & Carbon,arm guardsbroadheads in case they have to use the bows in a tactical situationany archery tools you don't needField Tips 100 grainspare nocks to fit the arrows you send Bowhunting videos & DVDs, used is fine Most guys don't watch them more than once anyway. Archery and bow magazines, Old ones are just fine they don't have much to read there. Mail stuff to SFC Brandon Lloyd, US Army,HHC 43 CT 101st ABN,FOB SALERNO Afghanistan,APO AE 09314 Make any checks payable to Sgt Brandon Lloyd He is Club Secretary and a bowhunter Photos are of Command Sgt Major Tim Coop, who has won 3 purple hearts in Combat. He visited Tinks Ranch in Oct 2008 and got a Mathews Bow to take back. This is a Project of Operation Bows and Heroes.Com Thanks TINKfounder and member SALERNO ARCHERY CLUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 People have had an easier time scaling Mt. Everest, than I just had trying to decipher that post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 People have had an easier time scaling Mt. Everest, than I just had trying to decipher that post. And sometimes its better to say nothing than to say anything at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 And sometimes its better to say nothing than to say anything at all So why did you say this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 So why did you say this? To me it comes across as an insult. If not, then I apologize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 agreed...Thought it was kinda rude.... I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ARE DOING TINK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 To me it comes across as an insult. If not, then I apologize I wasn't trying to insult anyone. Just stating that that post was hard to read and had odd use of paragraphs and spacing. Thought my line might add a little levity is all. No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 My brother-in-law is in the 101st and just left today for Afghanistan. He is an archer and am sure that he would enjoy this opportunity while he is away. I would never have guessed back in '92 when I joined the Corps that this war would still be going on today. Good luck to all of our boys. My brother-in-law was still playing cops and robbers and riding a bike when this whole mess started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 muggs...i'm right there with ya buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 why not just say "Im kinda confused?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 To put it mildly...I'm kinda confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Great thing you're doing Tink. If I had any extra equipment I would send it. Give a big THANKS to all the guys and gals over there for me. BTW......I was able to read the post with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Great thing you're doing Tink. If I had any extra equipment I would send it. Give a big THANKS to all the guys and gals over there for me. BTW......I was able to read the post with no problem. Ditto that. Tink, you are awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have an older Golden Eagle that I might be able to find a box for. Not sure how "set-up" it is anymore, as the son may have taken a few goodies off of it. Also, I will see if I can box up a few of my hunting magazines that are just laying around here. Tink, my hat is off to you for what you are doing for the men over there. Semper Fi, my friend. Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have a brand new release I'll send, I may be able to come up with some other things as well. Thanks for everything you are doing for our troops Tink. It is appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Apologies to offended members Sorry while I was trying to fix it time had run out for corrections. Could William or one of the MODS help correct this long post? I'm still under the weather on antibiotics...... Thanks Randy for your Donation for the troops Please wait for the Christmas mail rush to die down OK They will get the goods faster! Thanks TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hey Tink, I will gladly gather some magazines up & see what else I can find. I think this is a great thing you are organizing & being a part of. I am a veteran myself & think about these fine young men & women everyday. They do so much for us & our country that lots of people don't realize & appreciate. Our Armed Forces are taken for granted by many folks. Anything I can do to help just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 When are you leaving to go over there ? Have a good trip. I am sure it will be a fun time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Spring of next year After the Winter Offensive is over- Spring i guess When they give me the go ahead. thanks TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks for the heads up Tink. I will be sending a bow and arrows and release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks Sir!!!Ill- on behalf of the men & Women of the 101st Airborne division at fire base Salerno i say thanks. That is a awesome gesture you are making for the Morale and welfare of the fighting 101st. God Bless America and God Bless you Sir bowhunter from ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTPROFamily Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Here is some info about sending items to the troops overseas. I thought that it might be helpful so you can put as much as you can into this box.I read this information in an article about sending stuff to the troops for Christmas. I hope that this will help you stuff your package with as much as possible. I left the info on the things that the troops like to get.You can decide if you want to add any of the items listed besides the archery items needed. Thanks Tink for the info, Darla The US Postal Service has a special rate Priority box intended for military overseas delivery. For $10.95, you can load up this box with all sorts of goodies, and send it priority to our troops. The box has no weight limitations. The Post Office says it must simply not be loaded to the point where it's bulging. In other words, it needs to retain its original size which is 12 inches by 12 inches by six inches deep. Any post office should have these boxes. They're free. You should be able to find them anywhere. Technically, the box says MILI-FRB. First, the Priority box. Be sure it has no stains on the exterior. If so, you are inviting inspection by handlers, which in turn could lead to a bit of pilferage (someone with a sweet tooth might like those candies), or disorganization within the box, or, if nothing more, delayed delivery. Pack the box with care. Weight is immaterial, but the more carefully you load it, the more you can stuff into it. You must attach customs form 2976-A, which is available at all post offices. On that form you indicate the senders and addressee's name and addresses as well as the description of the contents. Tip.. You don't have to say the box has 6 packages of M&M's; 2 bag's of Frito's; eight packs of gum, etc. Just list the basic contents: candy, chips, gum, etc. Jerky. As hunters, we can make jerky at home or buy it. Jerky is a huge hit in the battlefield. Baby wipes..wet wipes, that clean your body. Troops often go weeks without a shower. These wipes are welcome in that horrible heat Candy...No chocolate, please. It will melt in the heat. Send coated candies like M&M's. or licorice, etc. Single-serve drink mixes such as Crystal Light. Kool-aid. Etc, that can be easily added to water Granola bars, power bars Small ready-to-eat cups of pudding, jello Chewing tobacco. This one may have taboos and send up a red flag. Why send this to troops if it's harmful? Fact is, chew was at the top of the list. On the battlefield it's like gold. You can omit it if you care to, but for the time being, I'm told our warriors indeed use it extensively. Favorites are Skoal, Copenhagen, etc. Outdoor magazines, books. When you're done reading your magazines, consider sending them to our troops. They love hunting books as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thank you for what you are doing for the troops Tink. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'll see what I can get together, Tink. Certainly would be better to see some of the things I have laying around getting some use...especially from thuse a half a world away protecting our freedom Thanks for the information on shipping this stuff, Darla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 ...This is an awesome effort and cause, Tink.... -I think what you're doing is wonderful.... -I'd like to help out, as well... -I have an older Hoyt I'd like to donate....-plus, a bunch of 100-gr tips- arrows..... -and magazines - -and , thankyou, Darla for the great mailing details info..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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